Turkey will donate ticket revenue to Gaza aid campaign

October 14 – The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) have announced that all ticket revenue from Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Georgia will be donated to humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza, adding a wider purpose to a match that could prove pivotal – as Türkiye’s qualifying chances hang in the balance. 

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LaLiga set to open ticket pre-sales for Miami game but sanctioning delays could derail plan

October 13 – While UEFA said it “regrettably” sanctioned LaLiga’s moving of Villareal’s home game against Barcelona to Miami on December 20, other governing bodies still needed to agree the relocation aren’t moving as quickly.

With LaLiga advertising pre-sale access to tickets opening in eight days time on October 21, the organisers will likely be going to market with a match that is not fully greenlighted.

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Jessica Berman handed 3-year renewal as NWSL commissioner

October 13 – In a league that has endured its fair share of ups and downs, the resigning of Jessica Berman’s (pictured) three-year contract extension as National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) commissioner represents recognition of the league’s steady economic growth, while also keeping faith in Berman’s ability to navigate choppy waters. 

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